Steroid hormones exert their effect by interacting with receptors on cell membranes initiating formation of cyclic AMP find receptors in cytoplasm and then regulate transcription and translation. initiating formation of cyclic GMP

Steroid hormones exert their effect primarily by **finding receptors in the cytoplasm and then regulating transcription and translation.**<br /><br />Here's why the other options are incorrect:<br /><br />* **Interacting with receptors on cell membranes:** Steroid hormones are lipid-soluble, allowing them to pass through the cell membrane. Their receptors are primarily located *inside* the cell, not on the membrane. Peptide hormones, on the other hand, typically bind to cell surface receptors.<br /><br />* **Initiating formation of cyclic AMP/GMP:** These are second messenger systems typically activated by *peptide* hormones binding to membrane receptors. Steroid hormones exert their effects through direct interaction with DNA, influencing gene expression.<br />